Some kids wanted to be firemen when they grew up, some wanted to be astronauts, some wanted to be ninjas, but I wanted to coach high school basketball. This is a blog about coaching basketball and basketball in general. I have a deep passion for basketball and am going to use this blog to share that passion with others as well as expand my own knowledge and ideas. I might post Xs and Os, drills, coaching ideas, or just random thoughts on basketball. Enjoy!

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Using the Jab Step

This is one of those little things that drive me completely bonkers if not done right. A pet peve of mine is to watch kids jab step sideways and then attack. Not only is it not fooling anyone, it's taking the player's center of gravity away from where they want to go - which then makes them slowing coming back and driving the other way. I think it's vital to teach your players to always jab AT the defender's outside foot and then go the opposite way. Just a little thing that I personally believe can make a big difference at times.

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About Me

I am a thirty year old who loves working with young people and basketball. It's my passion and what I've wanted to do since childhood.

This upcoming season will be my 11th year and I will be the sophomore coach at Tartan High School (Oakdale, MN).

I've learned a lot in my ten years, but the biggest thing I've learned is that I know enough to know that I don't know anything. I am constantly trying to better myself as a coach and gain more knowledge about coaching and the game. I'm hoping to learn from others in this blogging experience. With that in mind I would greatly appreciate any comments on what I post on the blog, I'm always looking to learn and that's part of why I put my ideas on here.